Anyone have a fix for this... handbrake release tip

[hiptech]

This one has been bothering me for too long... can't get new and can't find used in better shape.

I tried paint but it just scrapes off after several times of use.

So is everyone else just living with this?

[Fleetw00d]

The knob alone still shows as available on Majestic, P/N 47142-671-010.

Edit: Just called my local dealer, he found 32 available in the system.

[hiptech]

The knob alone still shows as available on Majestic, P/N 47142-671-010.

Edit: Just called my local dealer, he found 32 available in the system.

Well you're right!

Somehow I've tried looking for this for years and came up empty. But I just checked with my local dealer and he found several in LA so maybe Monday I should have it!

Thanks again for checking...

BTW this part number goes back to the 70's as these were used on Civics and other models for decades - go figure.

[hiptech]

So here's a question... has anyone actually replaced this part?

I've checked the Helm manual and can only find an exploded diagram without any instructions.

Looking at the new part it has what appears to be an internal threaded hole. So I just took my channel lock pliers and tried to unscrew the original. After turning it counterclockwise a few turns I thought I was making progress until it just snapped off

Googling it wasn't any help either... why are the simplest things so difficult!?

[Raf99]

I have never found a way to release this.

[Rilas]

There is a way to get this all apart. But you have to take the e-brake out of the car. So the removal of the center console and e-brake lever is required. I had this fully disassembled when I took the black handle off of a Vigor e-brake handle and modded onto our CB7 e-brake handle. I think there is a write-up on this somewhere on the site. It's a long time since I had it all broken down.

[hiptech]

There is a way to get this all apart. But you have to take the e-brake out of the car. So the removal of the center console and e-brake lever is required. I had this fully disassembled when I took the black handle off of a Vigor e-brake handle and modded onto our CB7 e-brake handle. I think there is a write-up on this somewhere on the site. It's a long time since I had it all broken down.

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...e-brake+handle
Just checked out the post but doesn't mention how he swapped it just has before and after pics...

All I want to do is just change this damn button... you'd think after all these years someone would have documented this

[Crankshaft]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...e-brake+handle
Just checked out the post but doesn't mention how he swapped it just has before and after pics...

All I want to do is just change this damn button... you'd think after all these years someone would have documented this

One thing I have found out while on sites is that folks are looking to fix or change something but once the fix has been carried out they never report how they did it. The few times I have posted stuff on how I fixed certain issues there is always someone quick to post that there was a better or easier way to do it but won't share what it was, let's unite and help each other with detailed explanation instead of a simple problem fixed and leaving it there.

[hiptech]

One thing I have found out while on sites is that folks are looking to fix or change something but once the fix has been carried out they never report how they did it. The few times I have posted stuff on how I fixed certain issues there is always someone quick to post that there was a better or easier way to do it but won't share what it was, let's unite and help each other with detailed explanation instead of a simple problem fixed and leaving it there.

Problem solved!

[Crankshaft]

Problem solved!

How did you do it? help the next guy

[hiptech]

How did you do it? help the next guy

Naturally... I was just finishing the post - here it is:
Handbrake Release Button Replacement
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=208992

[Crankshaft]

Awesome, thanks for taking the time and posting a solution to help the next person.